MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
13,301 km
8,265 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
13,301 km
8,265 mi / 7,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
341°
north northwest

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MTK WAW
Airport Name Makin Island Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code MTK WAW
ICAO Code NGMN EPWA
City Makin Island Warsaw
Country Kiribati Poland
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 0 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 3.370000, 172.990000 52.170000, 20.970000

Makin Island (MTK) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 13,301 kilometers (8,265 miles / 7,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:34 in Makin Island, it's 08:34 in Warsaw. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Makin Island (MTK) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Makin Island Airport (MTK) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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